“Problemista” is clearly Julio Torres’ labor of love. He stars, directs and has written a movie that reflects his singular, idiosyncratic mind, says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy. It tells the story of an aspiring toy maker and El Salvadoran immigrant desperate to work for Hasbro but needing to extend his New York stay by getting his work visa approved. “Problemista” is not like a Wes Anderson-type hyper-whimsy but more like the surreal bursting joy of “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” It even breaks space and time like the latter. It is absolutely captivating.



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